The twisting headwaters of the Shiawassee River surprises people. The seven miles of the premier paddling river from Holly to Fenton seem like a long way. A mid-point landing is really needed.

"Mighty 200" is the answer. We are looking for 200 people willing to contribute $100 each -- $25 each month for four months. Together these donors will show their "might" by raising enough money to purchase an acre of land at Fish Lake Road.

You can become one of these key supporters. Any contribution is helpful, since after purchase will come the construction phase -- parking, deceleration lane, boardwalk, landing, restroom, signage and a picnic area. The site will be both a public starting point and a pleasant end to an one-hour trip from a start at Holly's WaterWorks Park.

Pause a minute to download the donation form. Help us open the Shiawassee to paddlers of all ages and skills. This will be a lasting accomplishment on a river that has remained a little bit of "Up North, Close By."

" A Slow-Speed Adventure" -- Liz Shaw

"This 7-mile water trail is a sparkling jewel" -- Riley McLincha

Be a part of preserving the riverbanks by creating a safe landing point, protected by a conservation easement granted to North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy. Join the "Mighty 200" campaign today. We will acknowledge the key "Mighty 200" donors at the completed mid-point location.

Thank You to these early donors: Sharon G., Gisela K., Chuck J., Dot L., Katherine F., Ed C., Mary B., Merle R., Dave G., Johnson C., Susan J., Karen G., Don & Phyllis S., Tim & Thresa P., John S., Theresa C., John & Joanne S., Steve C., Anne & Ed L., Nora & John T., Doris F., Diane A., Larry D., Ernie & Frances B., Nancy L., Les & Ila S., Richard P., Brad K., Dennis D., Don & Sue T., Infiterra Sports, Jim C. and Sherlynn E., Cooper & Michelle G., Kris V., Trish M., Phil & Karen A., David R., Brian & Lori M., Rob and Bette M., Paul V., Maggie Y., Sue L., John Y., Gerald F., Carole L., Steve R., Jim and Carole B., Janet F., Sylvia K., Chuck G., Russell H., Donald & Rosalia K., Joan H., Paul S., David A., Don N. & Ruth J., Jim & Barb R., Todd R., Kristen W., Penny & John M., Pam B., Doug W., Kathleen R., Deb V., and Robert & Joanne I., Tom & Arlene S., Chet & Jan K., Fenton Area Paddlers, Shirley & Carl R., Gerald & Carole M., Sylvia C., Paul G., Bill & Katie A., Tom & Sharon P., Kay G., Emily D., Ken K., John M., David & Jan S., Holly Township Park Authority, McKesson Foundation, Tom P., Doug & Ann M., Ric & Carola H., Carole L, and Jean G. The List is Growing!

More donors to thank: John M., Chris M., Steve S., Carnwarth Excavating, Rod H., Ralph S., Matt & Dierdre G., Richard R., Bob I. and Joe & Nannette N.

We're moving toward the full purchase price and have already made a down payment and signed a land contract. Tell your friends we're going to make our goal with just a little more help!

link to donation form Need more information? Call 248-634-3513, Sue Julian, H.T.president